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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Bourbon Potato Leek Soup
A creamy Garrison Brothers Bourbon Whiskey-potato leek soup topped with crispy bacon, fried leeks and chopped parsley.
Time
About 45 min
Method
Simmered and blended
Glass
Bourbon
Small Batch
Flavor: Creamy · Savory · Smoky
Season: Cold weather
Make the Bourbon Potato Leek Soup
Ingredients
Serves 6
½ cupGarrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon ¼ cupButter 2½ cupsLeeks, chopped 1 tbspGarlic, minced 3 cupsPotatoes, peeled and chopped 3 cupsChicken broth 1 tspThyme, chopped To tasteSalt and white pepper 1 cupHeavy cream ¼ cupFried leeks ¼ cupBacon, cooked and chopped GarnishChopped parsley
Instructions
1Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook the leeks and garlic 6 to 8 minutes, until soft. 2Take the pot off the heat, add the bourbon, then simmer 2 minutes. 3Add the potatoes, broth and thyme and simmer about 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. 4Blend until smooth, stir in the cream and season with salt and white pepper. 5Ladle into bowls and top with fried leeks, bacon and parsley.
About the Bourbon Potato Leek Soup
A creamy, cold-weather soup with a little Texas warmth. Leeks and garlic soften in butter, Garrison Brothers Small Batch deglazes the pot, and potatoes simmer in broth with thyme before everything is blended smooth with cream. Crispy bacon, fried leeks and parsley on top.
Questions, answered
How do I clean leeks?
Slice them, then swish the pieces in a bowl of cold water. The grit sinks, and the leeks float to the top.
How do I make fried leeks?
Cut a leek into thin strips and fry them in ½ inch of hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden. Drain on paper towels and salt them.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. It keeps three days in the fridge. Reheat gently and add the toppings just before serving.
